Olivia Kim Launches SPACE at Nordstrom, an In-Store Boutique for Emerging and Advanced Designers
SPACE lives in its own boutique-like environment inside the Nordstrom Collectors department alongside other designer collections at the retailer's four flagship stores and online. The shop features a cross-category offering of seasonal collections of apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories collections from designers including
Following the
"Conceptually SPACE is very boutique-like, offering not just clothing or shoes but a full wardrobe in one small environment," said Kim. "I want this to be a place of inspiration and education. A lot of these pieces are new and directional, but I want it to always feel inclusive. SPACE is a part of the Nordstrom ethos of offering the best of what's out there."
The store design was built with artistic elements and pops of color to distinguish the shop from the rest of the retail floor – think pink mannequins, mixed materials and art objects to accent the area. Kim worked with the Nordstrom design team to create a framework that feels open and airy, then decorated each SPACE with work from artists, furniture makers and artisans so each feels uniquely warm and inviting.
The shop features pieces like Ettore Sottsass's Ultrafragola wavy neon mirrors and woven rubber benches and chairs by
Additionally, the SPACE online boutique offers editorialized styling, compelling content and storytelling around its brands in a unique site and mobile experience.
For SPACE's inaugural ad campaign, Kim curated looks from Vetements,
SPACE is found in the following flagship Nordstrom stores and online:
- Nordstrom Downtown Seattle
- Nordstrom San Francisco Centre
Nordstrom Michigan Avenue inChicago - Nordstrom Pacific Centre in
Vancouver, Canada (openingSeptember 18 th, 2015) - Nordstrom.com/SPACE
DESIGNERS INCLUDE: |
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ACNE |
FAUSTINE STEINMETZ |
ROSETTA GETTY |
ADIEU |
ILEANA MAKRI |
SARA LASRY |
AND RE WALKER |
ISA ARFEN |
SARAH & SEBASTIAN |
ANITA KO |
JACQUEMUS |
SHRIMPS |
ANNA SHEFFIELD |
JULIEN DAVID |
SIMONE ROCHA |
ANTHONEY VACCARELLO |
KARA |
SOPHIE BILLE BRAHE |
ARIES |
MARQUES'ALMEIDA |
TRICOT COMME DES GARÇONS |
ASHLEY WILLIAMS |
MIRA MIKATI |
UNDERCOVER |
BENTONY VERNON |
MOCIUN |
URIBE |
CAITLIN PRICE |
NEKTAR DE STAGNI |
VETEMENTS |
CREATURES OF THE WIND |
NOIR KEI NINOMIYA |
VIKA GAZINSKAYA |
CRISTINA ORTIZ |
PASKAL |
WWAKE |
DANIELA VILLEGAS |
ROKSANDA |
Y'S BY YOHJI YAMAMOTO |
ASSETS:
Campaign imagery is found here for download, product shots are here and on-model shots are here.
Renderings of SPACE are available here.
ABOUT NORDSTROM
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A prominent figure in the fashion industry, prior to joining
Kim has also played an essential role in launching emerging designers such as CFDA nominated brands as Suno,
Contact: |
Brie Cross |
Nordstrom, Inc. |
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(206) 303-4315 |
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